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The solemn inauguration ceremony began with the constitutional court declaring Romuald Wadagni the official winner of the presidential election. Dressed in a dark suit and blue tie, he stood before the assembled dignitaries and raised […]
young Arsenal star Max Dowman rewrites Premier League history with debut milestone Football fans witnessed history unfold at Selhurst Park last season as Arsenal introduced a teenage sensation who immediately etched his name into the […]
West Africa Insights Bénin marks peaceful political transition with new president By Editor-in-chief May 24, 2026 78 No comments Cotonou, Sunday, May 24, 2026 — Bénin has delivered one of Africa’s most compelling political moments […]
Afrique Bénin: Romuald Wadagni officially sworn in as president following Patrice Talon On Sunday, May 24, 2026, Romuald Wadagni was officially sworn in as the new President of the Republic of Bénin, marking a pivotal […]
Heaps’ Champions League journey ends in Oslo with a bitter defeat Lindsey Heaps, the skilled American midfielder, concluded her European adventure with Olympique Lyonnais on a somber note. Despite her team’s best efforts, they suffered […]
Premier League: Maxence Lacroix’s Crystal Palace exit looms as top clubs circle The final whistle of the Premier League season may sound the curtain on Maxence Lacroix’s time at Crystal Palace. The French defender is […]
Politics Five years after the coup in Mali: a grim assessment Assimi Goïta’s seizure of power five years ago sparked both criticism and unexpected support. A look at the state of Mali today. Five years […]
Senegalese supporters released after Morocco prison sentence return home A group of Senegalese supporters imprisoned following violent clashes during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat were pardoned by Morocco’s King Mohammed VI […]
Tchad’s highest court upholds Succès Masra’s conviction Chad’s Supreme Court delivered a final ruling on May 21, rejecting the appeal of former Prime Minister and opposition leader Succès Masra, thereby cementing his 20-year prison sentence. […]
Ousmane Sonko : ce que pensent les Sénégalais de son limogeage Pour regarder ce contenu, veuillez activer JavaScript ou essayer un autre navigateur. Ousmane Sonko : ce que pensent les Sénégalais de son limogeage Published […]
24 May 2026 13:27+02:00 Declan Rice’s daring pre-match escape as Arsenal clinched Premier League supremacy Declan Rice Arsenal Premier League Bukayo Saka Declan Rice’s relentless quest for composure under extreme pressure defined Arsenal’s dramatic Premier […]
From Buenos Aires to London: Romero’s unexpected return Tottenham defender Cristian Romero is back in England ahead of a high-stakes Premier League clash against Everton, reversing his initial decision to stay in Argentina during the […]